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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 805
September 29, 2021, 9 p.m. (ChST)
196th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available;
COVID-19 Updates: 66 Hospitalized; 192 of 1,386 Test Positive
196th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 196th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital on September 28, 2021. The patient was a 59-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions who was a known positive case.
“Each person that we lose to COVID-19 is one too many, and our hearts go out to their families and friends during their time of grieving,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “In this fight, we must use all the tools at our disposal, including masks, social distancing, vaccination, and even COVID-19 treatment.”
DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE. Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. Seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.
Individuals who are sick are advised to:
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available
Booster Shots are now available at the University of Guam Calvo Field House for people who had a normal immune response to the first two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but because of time, antibody levels are beginning to wane. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only FDA authorized vaccine to administer as a booster. The following groups of people are eligible for a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech if they completed the Pfizer-BioNTech series (first two doses) and it has been 6 months or more since the second dose:
66 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 35 Unvaccinated
COVID-19 Test Results: 192 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 192 new cases of COVID-19 out of 1,386tests performed on September 28. 76 cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 14,897 officially reported cases, 196 deaths, 3,530 cases in active isolation, and 11,171 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 22.9.
For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of September 27, 95 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 18 residents received their dose in the single-dose series, and an additional 210 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 119,227(87.48%) of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 10,597 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 108,630 fully vaccinated adults.
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September 29, 2021, 9 p.m. (ChST)
196th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available;
COVID-19 Updates: 66 Hospitalized; 192 of 1,386 Test Positive
196th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 196th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital on September 28, 2021. The patient was a 59-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions who was a known positive case.
“Each person that we lose to COVID-19 is one too many, and our hearts go out to their families and friends during their time of grieving,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “In this fight, we must use all the tools at our disposal, including masks, social distancing, vaccination, and even COVID-19 treatment.”
DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE. Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. Seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.
Individuals who are sick are advised to:
- Stay home, except to seek medical care. Call ahead before visiting the clinic/doctor.
- Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, cough, and shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headaches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea and/or diarrhea.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available
Booster Shots are now available at the University of Guam Calvo Field House for people who had a normal immune response to the first two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but because of time, antibody levels are beginning to wane. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only FDA authorized vaccine to administer as a booster. The following groups of people are eligible for a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech if they completed the Pfizer-BioNTech series (first two doses) and it has been 6 months or more since the second dose:
- Anyone age 65+
- Anyone age 18 - 64 with underlying medical conditions
- Anyone 18 - 64 with an elevated risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to their occupation (healthcare workers, law enforcement, fire, K-12 teachers and support staff, university faculty, daycare employees, food and agriculture workers, manufacturing workers, USPS workers, corrections workers, public transit workers, grocery store workers)
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FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson |
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October 1 – 2 |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
University of Guam Field House, Mangilao Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 4:30 p.m. |
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September 30 - October 2 |
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 6 p.m. |
| October 1 |
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
66 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 35 Unvaccinated
| CENSUS as of 6 p.m | GMH | GRMC | USNH | TOTAL |
| COVID-19 Admission | 32 | 31 | 3 | 66 |
| ICU | 10 | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| Ventilator | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Vaccination Status | 15 UNVACCINATED | 20 UNVACCINATED | UNAVAILABLE | 35 UNVACCINATED |
COVID-19 Test Results: 192 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 192 new cases of COVID-19 out of 1,386tests performed on September 28. 76 cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 14,897 officially reported cases, 196 deaths, 3,530 cases in active isolation, and 11,171 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 22.9.
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FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED |
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September 30 - October 2 |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada Rapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Four per vehicle. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID. |
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October 1 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan Rapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Four per vehicle. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID. |
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of September 27, 95 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 18 residents received their dose in the single-dose series, and an additional 210 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 119,227(87.48%) of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 10,597 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 108,630 fully vaccinated adults.
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